News Archives for Latest - 2026-07-08

KP & FATA

KP CM orders review of controversial law granting extended privileges to lawmakers

MPAs from both the treasury and opposition benches joined hands to defend the law, claiming that lawmakers in Sindh and Punjab enjoy the same privileges.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:30pm

Sindh

20-year-old arrested over suspected rape, murder of 6-year-old boy in Karachi

Residents beat suspect before his arrest; body found in gunny bag in empty plot.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 10:54pm

Cross-border terrorism will be crushed with 'full might of the state': Field Marshal Asim Munir

CDF reiterates that such proxy networks would not be allowed to undermine the country's internal security or economic prosperity.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 10:34pm

US consulates in Lahore, Karachi set to resume consular services from July 20

Consulates suspended operations and ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Pakistan after protests against US strikes on Iran turned deadly.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 08:42pm

Punjab

YouTuber Rehan Tariq handed over to NCCIA on six-day physical remand over blasphemy, PECA charges

The agency registered a case after Tariq's podcast with a religious scholar drew controversy among followers of different sects.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 08:00pm

Fifa Worldcup

Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailty

The player's failure to score four World Cup penalties is a record, but an unwanted one.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:53pm

Paris Haute Couture Week through the eyes of celebrity stylist Sana Anver

She talks attending shows, wearing Pakistani designers and leaving with fresh inspiration for whatever comes next.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 05:38pm

What are the risks of an LNG tanker explosion?

Recent targeting of energy shipping vessels by belligerents in both the Ukraine and Iran wars has raised concerns of a catastrophic LNG cargo-tank explosion.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 05:27pm

Middle East

UN inquiry urges release of Gaza doctor held by Israel since December 2024

Rights groups and Hussam Abu Safiya's lawyer have said his life is in imminent danger, as he continues to be held in Israel without charge.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 04:54pm

Balochistan

38 security personnel martyred, 54 terrorists neutralised in recent Balochistan attacks: DG ISPR

Notes “three major terrorist incidents” across province in past 4 days; says India, "forces with" it using Afghan territory for attacks; vows forces to hunt terrorists "everywhere".

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:30pm

Fifa Worldcup

X wants to know how Danish Taimoor 'grew up' watching 41-year-old Ronaldo

The math is not mathing...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 04:12pm

KP & FATA

KP CM urges PM Shehbaz to defer proposed withdrawal of tax exemptions for merged districts, Malakand

CM Afridi says existing tax exemptions should continue “until conditions justifying such exemptions have materially improved”.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 03:53pm

China warns of 'security backdoor' in Anthropic AI coding tool

Backdoor could allow software to “transmit sensitive information”, including users’ locations and identity-related identifiers, back to Anthropic's servers.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 03:47pm

KP & FATA

Tallal Chaudhry taunts PTI over pledges to end 'VIP culture' after KP expands lawmakers' privileges

New KP laws include blanket immunity from preventive detention, raise number of allowed weapons licences to 8; offer lifetime official passports.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 04:54pm

Remembering Abdul Sattar Edhi — The man whose legacy matters more than ever, 10 years after his passing

Edhi sahib was always restless, as if he were just about to go someplace where he was needed to do something.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 02:42pm

PSX tumbles by over 4,600 points after Trump's comments on Iran

At one point, 100-Index had dropped by 6,751.21 points, triggered by US president's remark that MoU to end Iran war was "over".

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 04:27pm

Islamabad, Beijing agree to boost counterterrorism cooperation as Naqvi meets Chinese counterpart

Naqvi, his Sri Lankan counterpart agree to resolve visa-related issues on a priority basis.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 01:52pm

Wreckage of missing cargo plane located off Ormara: PAA

PN and PMSA air and sea-borne assets locate wreckage; crew members' bodies have not been found yet and “efforts are underway,” PAA says.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:19pm

Burhan Wani's 10th death anniversary: Being young and restless in occupied Kashmir

Once Wani was like any boy in Tral, attending school and playing youthful games.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 01:24pm

Fifa Worldcup

Rastah is paying tribute to the Pakistanis behind the FIFA World Cup balls with a stylish ball of its own

The team described it as 'one of the most technically demanding pieces' they've ever made.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 01:23pm

Punjab

Foreigners' abduction, sexual assault case: 4 suspects' physical remand extended by 5 days

Prosecutor tells court that police still need to recover the vehicle allegedly used in the crime as well as a laptop, cash and weapons believed to be linked to the case.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 01:17pm

Balochistan

Ziarat SP suspended following terrorist attack on police post; committee formed to probe incident

Committee directed to submit report within 15 days; tasked with investigating if there was any “negligence" by law enforcement officials.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 12:32pm

Wristbands with sensors and early starts: How Spain keeps working when the heat hits

Employers must have a protocol to adapt working conditions if the state weather agency issues its two highest heat alerts.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 12:16pm

Punjab

Chakwal CCD incident: Victim's father alleges robbers did not fire, police forced him to sign blank paper

Father seeks action over alleged misrepresentation in FIR; DPO orders fact-finding inquiry.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 12:00pm

Editorial: If Israel's hypocrisy continues, the next cycle of violence in Gaza may be just round the corner

The Gaza genocide is a blot on the conscience of humanity.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:54am

International sting arrests 24 over India-based organised crime

Among the crimes in the 2023 killing of a Sikh activist, Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:17am

Oil rises as US strikes on Iran raise fears over shaky truce

“The current conflagration is a reminder to the market of how fragile passage through the Strait still is,” analyst says.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:11am

Dawar Mehmood's stand-up show Compromise set to open in Lahore today

The theatre director is best known for bringing Anwar Maqsood's writing to the stage.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:02am

Britain's Prince Harry loses legal battle over 'invasion of privacy' by tabloid

The prince called the ruling a 'complete and obvious whitewash'.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:00am

Controversy brews as Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj removed from streaming platform two days after release

The film followed the life of Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 10:59am

OpenAI to unveil GPT-5.6 on Thursday after delaying launch

According to Axios, the US Department of Commerce approved a broad launch of GPT-5.6, following additional government testing.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 10:24am

At UN, Cuba rallies support against 'ruthless' US blockade

Cuban foreign minister slams the blockade’s “collective punishment” of the population; Pakistan voices support for Cuba.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 09:48am

Naqvi in US for key talks; expected to meet NY Mayor Mamdani

Naqvi is currently in New York to represent Pakistan at the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit 2026.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 09:33am

Ministers’ presence at conferences is not enough to draw foreign investment critical for economic growth

Chaotic governance and inconsistent policies continue to deter foreign investment in the country.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 08:14am

Editorial: Recent incidents indicate that terrorist groups have the capability and intent to challenge the state’s writ

Pakistan’s response must go beyond kinetic operations.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 08:01am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court directs Centre to decide Afghan asylum seekers’ cases on non-refoulement principle

Stops deportation of 140 families, individuals until decision on matter by govt.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 09:12am

Stakeholders question Federal Committee on Agriculture’s cotton output estimates

Argue that "unrealistic figures" for FY27 may hit country’s credibility in world markets.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:38am

KP & FATA

Brother of ANP leader shot dead in Bajaur

Police official says the assailants managed to escape; ANP workers and supporters demand a transparent inquiry into the incident.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:38am

Middle East

Trump says Iran ceasefire over, vows to 'hit 'em hard'

Both the US and Iran said they had hit dozens of targets, placing fresh strain on their interim deal to end the war.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 09:50pm

KP & FATA

Probe initiated into ‘illegal’ appointments in Hayatabad Medical Complex

Anti-Corruption Establishment has sought complete record from hospital director.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 09:24am

KP & FATA

KP police foiled 341 drone attacks in six months

Say they set up Pakistan’s first dedicated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Division to “disable terrorist drones and conduct further research on them”.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 10:43am

KP & FATA

Unicef to design Peshawar Children’s Hospital

Govt promises Rs2.1bn for equipment, other items.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 09:35am

ICT

CDA completes bidding process for garbage collection project in Islamabad

Two bidders declared non-responsive and now only one is in race, says official.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:57am

ICT

Security of Afghans’ holding centre tightened in Rawalpindi

According to police sources, 55 police personnel have been deployed in three shifts at the centre located in Dhoke Syedan.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:35am

ICT

Iesco ends load management, promises uninterrupted power supply

Recent unprecedented heatwave resulted in exceptionally high electricity demand, says official.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:52am

ICT

Govt to train 10,000 youth in cutting-edge agri technologies, says PM’s aide

The three-year project will initially be rolled out in peanut-growing areas of Gujar Khan in Rawalpindi district and Fateh Jang in Attock district.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:41am

ICT

PML-N leader calls for dialogue to resolve AJK standoff

Advises the Azad Kashmir Action Committee to come to the table.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:48am

ICT

Basic health issues can only be tackled by local government: health minister

Calls for stronger primary healthcare to reduce disease burden.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 09:03am

Punjab

Woman throws acid on man in Kasur

Police claims that the acid was diluted causing minor wounds.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:45am

Punjab

Railways to procure 16 new power plants with over Rs3bn

Minister says work on phasing out old plants in trains has started.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:41am

Punjab

Three ex-bankers jailed for Rs976m embezzlement in Lahore

The court sentenced the principal convict, to 28-year rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs600m.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:48am

Punjab

Man gets jail term, fine for torture of wife, adopted daughter in Lahore

According to the complainant, her husband, had a history of habitually subjecting her and their daughter to physical abuse.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:37am

Punjab

Rainfall in several parts of Lahore

As rainwater collected in several low-lying areas, Wasa activated its monsoon emergency response and launched drainage operations.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Sindh

SHC grants bail to woman in drug peddling case

Suspect allegedly sold narcotics to university students; police had "recovered 102 grams of ice" from her possession.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:31am

Sindh

Cabinet extends Rangers’ deployment in Sindh for one more year

Orders action against wheat hoarders to stabilise prices; Sharjeel asks MQM-P to quit federal ministries before launching protest over power, water and gas shortages.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:28am

Sindh

Man with no history of swimming dies of brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri in Karachi

Year’s first death due to deadly infection raises concern over piped water quality; people urged to put chlorine tablets in water tanks.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:23am

Sindh

Bad news for Karachiites as K-IV completion pushed to 2029

Federal and provincial officials cite legal hurdles and implementation issues for delay in completion of much-needed scheme.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:16am

Sindh

Karachi ranked among ‘least liveable cities’ in the world

The only cities ranked below Karachi include Dhaka, Tripoli and Damascus.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:29am

Sindh

Karachi braces for water shortage after power failure at Dhabeji station

The breakdown is expected to reduce the city’s water supply by nearly 100 million gallons per day.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 11:15am

International

Video shows suspect in sniper position as Charlie Kirk shot

The evidence is presented during the second day of a preliminary hearing; prosecutors plan to seek death penalty for Tyler Robinson.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:09am

International

Cardinal steps aside in Morocco after complaints by five women

Women accuse the archbishop of Rabat of sexual assault; the Vatican holds an inquiry; the 74-year-old archbishop denies allegations.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:09am

International

$4tr annual deficit blocking global development: UN

A new United Nations report cites big gains toward some of the Sustainable Development Goals, but it warns that overlapping crises and a widening financing gap pose major challenges.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:00am

International

Russia’s largest oil refinery halts work after attack

The halt in operations at the plant is likely to exacerbate fuel shortages across the country.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:05am

Sport

Torstein Traeen takes yellow at Tour de France, Pedersen wins fourth stage

It was Pedersen’s third stage victory at the Tour following one each in 2022 and 2023 and was enough to see him take the green points jersey.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:56am

Tennis

Alexander Zverev beats Lehecka to reach maiden Wimbledon quarter-final, Pegula exits

Zverev double-faulted on a second match point in the tiebreaker but was spared further overtime as 13th seed Lehecka netted a backhand to end the contest.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:51am

Cricket

Pakistan women’s U-19 squad named for South Africa T20s

The five-match series will be played from July 14 to 24 at the National Bank Stadium.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:54am

Punjab

Russia lifts ban on Punjab potatoes

Allows 101 exporters to resume shipments from July 7 after reviewing Pakistan’s phytosanitary control system.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Business

Artificial intelligence to drive new tax model, says Aurangzeb

Says Parliament has introduced a new tax administration operating model and approved a new structure in which notices will be issued through AI-led systems.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Business

Food bills rise despite falling fuel costs

Despite Rs90 drop in diesel and 37pc fall in LPG, tomatoes hit Rs400, flour Rs147 per kg, cooking oil gets costlier while pulses stay unchanged.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

National

Senate panel takes exception to ‘unfair’ protocol hierarchy

Lawmakers seek elevated ranks over bureaucrats to "reflect constitutional status" of parliament; body chairman to write to PM for reconstitution of committee for reforms.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:03am

Balochistan

Three killed in Quetta, Duki blasts

Police officials say the teenage students of Imdadia Madrassah were playing in the Eidgah ground in Sariab area when a blast occurred, injuring three children.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:07am

National

JUI-F challenges Islamabad's child marriage law in Shariat court

The petition argues that the law’s definition of a “child” as a person under 18 years of age conflicts with the Islamic concept of puberty as the threshold for marriageability.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:53am

National

Services of 89 Gilgit-Baltistan doctors regularised

GB chief minister says the government move will help strengthen health sector in the region and expressed the hope that regularised doctors will perform their duties honestly.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:53am

Back Page

17 killed as deadly storms buffet China; over 130,000 evacuated

40 rivers and waterways overflowing in southern Guangxi region.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:29am

Back Page

Israel-Lebanon talks set for mid-July in Rome

This round of talks will be the sixth since spring between the two neighbours, which do not have diplomatic relations and are technically in a state of war.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:35am

Back Page

Israeli strikes claim six more lives in Gaza

Strikes continue despite Hamas bid to remove pretexts for Israeli aggression.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:32am

Back Page

Sharaa seeks French support against Israeli strikes

Macron offers deeper security cooperation against Islamic State militants; 18 hurt in twin explosions near hotel hosting French president.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Front Page

Dozens forced to flee as cloudbursts, floods hit GB

Rain-triggered flash flood damages homes, shops, crops, orchards, and link roads; no deaths or injuries reported.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Front Page

Unchecked settlements near Gilgit raise Glof risks

Suparco says obstructed floodplain could trigger overbank flooding, debris flows; satellite imagery shows number of "unfrozen lakes" increased from 24 to 40 in just two weeks.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am

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